Pope Leo XIV announces next Bishop of the Diocese of Austin

The Holy See has announced that Pope Leo XIV has appointed Bishop Daniel E. Garcia as the sixth Bishop of the Diocese of Austin.

July 4 holiday weekend 2025: List of events happening in Central Texas

July 4th is here and communities all over Central Texas are celebrating this weekend with family-friendly events and fireworks displays.

Personal watercrafts banned on Lake Austin for July 4th

The use and operation of personal watercraft, wet bikes, motorized surfboards, and similar devices on Lake Austin will be banned July 4th.

Fireworks safety urged ahead of July 4th weekend

The sights, sounds, and smells of fireworks come with the beautiful way Americans celebrate Independence Day. But those big shows in the sky are often better left to the professionals.

16th annual Flatwater's Dam That Cancer event
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The 16th annual Flatwater's Dam That Cancer event is happening on Lake Austin with more than 200 paddlers. Attendees will complete a 21-mile paddle to raise money and awareness for mental health therapy for those affected by a cancer diagnosis. Good Day Austin's Tierra Neubaum has more.

School bus drivers compete in annual safety competition
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Elite school bus drivers from across North America are gathered in Hays County, Texas, to compete in a national skills competition emphasizing safety, set against the backdrop of a community still impacted by a tragic bus crash earlier this year.

Salvation Army helps central Texans beat heat
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Beating the Texas heat isn?t easy, especially if you don?t have air conditioning. But thanks to a local fan drive, hundreds of central Texas residents now have a way to stay cool this summer.

Businesses partner with Salvation Army to help central Texans beat the heat

Beating the Texas heat isn’t easy, especially if you don’t have air conditioning. But thanks to a local fan drive, hundreds of central Texas residents now have a way to stay cool this summer.

'Liver King' says he 'will never stop' after arrest over alleged threat against Joe Rogan

Social media influencer Brian Johnson, better known as the “Liver King,” bonded out of jail after allegedly making a terroristic threat against Austin-based podcaster Joe Rogan.

Austin ISD approves 'turnaround plan' for 3 failing schools

The Austin ISD Board of Trustees approved a turnaround plan for three failing schools that are at risk of state takeover. They also passed a budget that included a deficit of millions of dollars.

Two charged with murder in deadly East Austin shootout

Two people are charged with murder after a man was killed in the crossfire of an East Austin shooting in December.